Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith is expected to receive a bigger role in the organization this offseason, and that the team likely will hire a new general manager, according to sources. Head coach Bill O'Brien is expected to have a significant say in who should be hired as general manager if Smith receives a bigger role.

Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams said his former team, the Houston Texans, forced his exit out of town. Williams maintains he wanted to remain with the team all along. "I didn't want to enter free agency in the first place, but it was a one-way door given to me by the GM to leave Houston," Williams said, referring to general manager Rick Smith. "I want the fans there to know entering free agency was not my decision."

The Houston Texans have agreed to contract extensions for both general manager Rick Smith and head coach Gary Kubiak, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. A formal announcement is expected Thursday, June 14.

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said he is ready to begin contract extension talks with head coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith. McNair said there is no timetable for agreements but did say Kubiak would be the first to receive an extension.